Panhandle in Carson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The John F. Weatherlys
Texas Panhandle Pioneers
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 29, 2020
1. The John F. Weatherlys Marker
Among first landowners in area. In 1898 started ranch 25 miles to the north. Ran country store, post office, phone exchange. Moved 1915 to Panhandle. The 1924 discovery of oil on their ranch led to the founding of Borger. They gave land to every church and school, and for a park, there. Weatherly (b. 1865, Tenn.) was a church, civic, Masonic leader; one of organizers of Hutchinson County. He died in 1944. His wife, Maggie Marie Deahl Weatherly (b. 1875, W.Va.), built Weatherly Hall at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth; educates missionaries and others; endows churches and Girl Scout work.
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2780.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 35° 20.584′ N, 101° 22.826′ W. Marker is in Panhandle, Texas, in Carson County. Marker is on Euclid Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the Euclid Street side of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 W 3rd Street, Panhandle TX 79068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oldest Bank in the Texas Panhandle (within shouting distance of this marker); Panhandle "Herald" (about
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Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 29, 2020
2. The John F. Weatherlys Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
